Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 166 Carter's Confession

Chapter 166 Carter's Confession

When I heard those words, I couldn't shake the feeling that the decade I'd spent knowing Luke had been a complete farce.

Had I not been given a second chance at life. I would never have uncovered his true nature. He was utterly disgusting!

He even dared to try something inappropriate with me

I kicked his stomach with my foot and forced him to the ground. Before he could respond, I stepped closer and slapped him across the face multiple times.

He would never have imagined that the self-defense skills I picked up in my previous life would be used against him.

While I couldn't take on someone with proper training catching a pervert off guard was an entirely different matter.

I pressed the button to lower the partition and told the driver sharply, "Stop the car!"

Noticing Luke's condition, the driver didn't dare continue and brought the car to an abrupt stop.

Before stepping out, I delivered a strong kick to Luke.

""You're disgusting!" I spat.

With that, I found myself abandoned in the middle of nowhere, snowflakes gently drifting down around

1. me.

Feeling stuck, I dialed Carter's number. He picked up almost instantly, saying, "Hello,"

"Can you come pick me up?

"Of course.

Carter arrived in no time, spotting me crouched by the roadside, looking a bit out of sorts.

Once I got into the car, he immediately asked, "What happened?"

Annoyed, I recalled Luke's words. Regardless of how serious his mistakes were, Carter would always side. with him. Even if he didn't have romantic feelings for Luke's mother, their bond was clearly a deep and lasting friendship. Because of that. I chose not to bring up the incident. It would only force him to pick between me and Luke.

I Said casually, "It's nothing. I just remembered I drove here and wanted to take my car back."

He said, "Give the car keys to Damian and let him take over."

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"Alright."

him the keys, and we continued the

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my quiet mood, Carter gently took my hand and said, "Zoey, I'm your husband, both your lover and your family. If something is bothering you, I want you to

a lot about Luke, don't you? Even if he makes a big mistake, would

mistake he made is something that can

my hand and said, "So, are you ready to

as if

pulling down the collar to reveal the marks left on my neck by Luke. Just now, in the car,

saw Carter's expression darken, his gaze

lap, his tone sharp. "Did he touch

how to defend myself, and I

who

eyes, he firmly gripped my wrist and said, "You're my wife. No

hair and added. "I'm glad you're safe. Let me handle this. The competition is coming up, so don't let anything

"Alright," I agreed softly.

him, and his

and the butler leaned in to whisper something to him. Jeffrey's expression darkened as he turned his displeasure toward Carter. "Let it go.

control now,

saying, "I'm finished. Enjoy

gaze to me. "Would you like to

my mind, a reminder of when he tried to force himself on me.

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shook my head and said,

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changed into silk pajamas, I did something unusual. I didn't retreat to my room. Instead, I approached him. Crouching down by his feet, I stared at his legs concealed by his pants. "Carter,

close over time, and for the first time, I felt at ease asking him such a

glanced down at me and responded calmly, "It was just an

to Esther?" I asked, unsure

the car accident, Esther shielded me. That's why

at him, stunned. "But I always thought she passed away

her heartbreak. My understanding was that Adam's affair had caused her emotional despair, which eventually led to

out, gently brushing his fingers against my

Do you regret agreeing to be my

over

first, I had jumped into this marriage on a whim, driven by revenge. Yet, over time, as

or not, I wasn't willing to let go of

in solitude for so long. But now,

regret it," I